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Blessed be Your name
in the land that is plentiful
Where your streams of abundance flow
blessed be Your name

and blessed be Your name
when I'm found in the desert place
though i walk through the wilderness
blessed be Your name

every blesssing You pour out I'll turn back to praise
an when the darkness closes in Lord still i will say:
blessed be the name of the Lord
blessed be Your name
bleseed be the name of the Lord
blessed be Your glorious name

and blessed be your name
when the sun's shining down on me
when the world's "all as it should be"
blessed be your name

and blessed be your name
on the road marked with suffering
though there's pain in the offering
blessed be your name

every blesssing you pour out i'll turn back to praise
when the darkness closes in Lord still i will say:
blessed be the name of the Lord
blessed be your name
bleseed be the name of the Lord
blessed be your glorious name

you give and take away
you give and take away
my heart wil chose to say:
blessed be your name (blessed be your name lord)

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Amazing Worship Song!

Blessed Be Your Name!



Blessed Be Your Name (worship video w/ lyrics)

Another version.

Draw Me Close To You with lyrics

Draw me close to you
Never let me go
I lay it all down again
To hear you say that I'm your friend
You are my desire
No one else will do
Cause nothing else can take your place
To feel the warmth of your embrace
Help me find the way
Bring me back to you

You're all I want
You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want
Help me know you are near


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This is an amazing worship song!

Because the Father disciplines those whom He loves...



No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11

Quote from: magbalantay on August 18, 2010, 01:45:59 PM
  para sa mga laki, ang last love ang mahinumduman nila, meaning ang ilang asawa jud. sa mga badjie ra na ang first love jud ang ilang mahinumduman. mau nga luoy ang bana kung ang iyang asawa naai first love  

Luuy jud bai.

There is a song that complements your statement. "First Cut Is The Deepest."

Never.

Quote from: magbalantay on August 20, 2010, 04:43:55 AM
   mga Pinoys, gusto sige magdrama. awai2x....hilak2x...labing2x.....awi na pud, etc... kapoy man na. Mau ning atong teleserye, ampay jud kay anha nato makita ang true nature sa mga pinoy. usahay hilas na! makauwaw oi tiguwang nagbinata

diba spice of life man ni tanan gi describe nimo, bai?

Thanks for the link and additional information, Myleskadusale.

SM Ilo-Ilo City Annex taking shape:




soon to be rivaling Cebu City's own SM...

Their newest infrastructural project that was recently completed was the SM in Ilo-Ilo City:

One of the newer projects completed this year in Ilo-Ilo was the Unigames stadium. Some pictures:

Quote from: Scarb on August 12, 2010, 08:50:32 PM

Blue, is this edible? How does it taste like? I saw these kinds of sea urchins when I was scuba diving in Balicasag, as well as when I was deep-sea snorkeling in Leyte.

I knew people eat this stuff, but never really had the chance to personally try it myself. One would guess it would be difficult trying to get to the soft core inside.

Good to read this. At least the government is funding some of the ambitious scholars in the Philippines.

Keep it up!

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher strates. The great teacher inspires.

William Arthur Ward

Quote from: vrglguapo on August 16, 2010, 10:26:12 AM
Mora na ta ug kanding ana..hehe

lol! mo inom nalang ta ug tawa-tawa.

Bambi, when i drove to Bilar, Carmen, Danao to Inabanga, to Alicia, to Ubay etc--I never had any problems with hold-uppers. On the contrary, the only thing i noticed were the fast San Pedro freight lines. The tricycles and the motorcycles that needed to be beeped because of their crazed driving skills.

And of course who could forget the sari sari stores that would have banners such as, "Load na Diri!", "Ari Diri!"

Bohol. How I miss it.

Quote from: magbalantay on August 19, 2010, 01:18:51 AM
  Agree ko ana bai Lorenz. Di lang ko kasabot sa uban nganong ila jud dauton si Mayor Lim. There maybe times nga moulbo jud siya seguro, pro maski kinsa seguro nato kung ig-on ta salabi if below the belt na, aw expect ta nga mo smile gihapon?

     

He has a particular program where senior citizens get discounts and quality treatment in the city of Tagbilaran--as well as a certain birthday cake etc. He's very open; and invites alot of people to talk to him. I personally talked to him and never saw the negative qualities that people associated him with nor was answered with indecency.

On the contrary, he's very inviting, open, and direct in his answers.

Quote from: newpanay on August 20, 2010, 07:16:12 AM
  Visibility and active policing are essential.

I completely agree. In fact, I wish the DILG would collaborate with the provincial government in increasing the number of law enforcement personnel.

Gov. Chatto..do you hear this?
Thanks!

sung by: Taro Kaji

Japanese Christian Gospel singer Taro Kaji - Draw me close

This is a beautiful little message. Amen!

Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and the elders of the people in parables saying,

“The Kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king
who gave a wedding feast for his son.
He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast,
but they refused to come.
A second time he sent other servants, saying,
‘Tell those invited: “Behold, I have prepared my banquet,
my calves and fattened cattle are killed,
and everything is ready; come to the feast.”’
Some ignored the invitation and went away,
one to his farm, another to his business.
The rest laid hold of his servants,
mistreated them, and killed them.
The king was enraged and sent his troops,
destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.
Then the king said to his servants, ‘The feast is ready,
but those who were invited were not worthy to come.
Go out, therefore, into the main roads
and invite to the feast whomever you find.’
The servants went out into the streets
and gathered all they found, bad and good alike,
and the hall was filled with guests.
But when the king came in to meet the guests
he saw a man there not dressed in a wedding garment.
He said to him, ‘My friend, how is it
that you came in here without a wedding garment?’
But he was reduced to silence.
Then the king said to his attendants, ‘Bind his hands and feet,
and cast him into the darkness outside,
where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.’
Many are invited, but few are chosen.”

--Matthew 22: 1-14

And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.”

--Acts 9:20

this is so beautiful....


Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
-- Timothy 6:12

The piano instrumental version of this wonderful , beautiful Christian Hymnal.

Praise be to God in the Highest.


Seek Ye First - DJ on Keyboard

You spread out the skies over empty space
Said, let there be light
To a dark and formless world
Your light was born
You spread out your arms over empty hearts
Said, let there be light
To a dark and hopeless world
Your son was born

You made the world and saw that it was good
You sent your only son, for you are good

CHORUS
What a wonderful maker
What a wonderful savior
How majestic your whispers
And how humble your love
With a strength like no other
And the heart of a father
How majestic your whispers
What a wonderful God

No eye has fully seen how beautiful the cross
And we have only heard the faintest whispers
Of how great you are

You made the world and saw that it was good
You sent your only son, for you are good

What a wonderful maker
What a wonderful savior
How majestic your whispers
And how humble your love
With a strength like no other
And the heart of a father
How majestic your whispers
What a wonderful God

You made the world and saw that it was good
You sent your only son, for you are good

What a wonderful maker
What a wonderful savior
How majestic your whispers
And how humble your love
With a strength like no other
And the heart of a father
How majestic your whispers
What a wonderful God

How majestic your whispers
what a wonderful God

by: Jeremy Camp


Jeremy Camp - Wonderful Maker

A thousand times I've failed
Still your mercy remains
And should I stumble again
Still I'm caught in your grace

Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame

My heart and my soul, I give You control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise, become my embrace
To love You from the inside out

Your will above all else, my purpose remains
The art of losing myself in bringing you praise

Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame

My heart, my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out

Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out, O my soul cries out

My Soul cries out to You
My Soul cries out to You
to You, to You

My heart, my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out

Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out, O my soul cries out

Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out, O my soul cries out
From the inside out, O my soul cries out
From the inside out, O my soul cries out.

by: Hillsongs United



Hillsong United - From the inside out (Everlasting)

Orchestra plays, "Seek Ye First," a beautiful Catholic Hymnal.

The hairs on my back rise upon hearing this ethereal hymn.

Praise be to God!

Jaime Jorge Master-Class "Seek Ye First"

 Lord, have mercy on us.
            Christ, have mercy on us.
            Lord, have mercy on us.
            Jesus, hear us.
            Jesus, graciously hear us.
            In every need let us come to You with humble trust.
                        Santo Niño, help us.
            In all our doubts, perplexities, and temptations.
                        Santo Niño, help us.
                In hours of loneliness, weariness and trials,
                        Santo Niño, help us.
            In the failure of our plans and hopes,
                        Santo Niño, help us. 
            In disappointments, troubles, and sorrows,
                        Santo Niño, help us.
            When others fail us, and Your Grace alone can assist us.
                        Santo Niño, help us.
            When we throw ourselves on Your tender love as our only Refuge,
                        Santo Niño, help us.
            When our heart is cast down by failure,
                        Santo Niño, help us.
            When we are ill, and our head and hands cannot work and we are lonely,
                        Santo Niño, help us.
            When we feel impatient, and our cross irritates us,
                        Santo Niño, help us.
            Always, always, in spite of weakness, falls and shortcomings of every kind.
                        Santo Niño, help us.



Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world; Spare us, O Jesus

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world; Graciously hear us, O Jesus

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world; Have mercy upon us, O Jesus

Jesus, Hear us

Jesus, Graciously hear us.

Yes, you're right. I guess that's the problem here--the police force in the province is undermanned. I drove plenty of times from Tagbilaran, to dauis, to baclayon, to loay, to lila, to dimiao, to Valencia, etc. and saw little patrol cars in the highway outside the town centers.

Quote from: borobotoy on August 18, 2010, 07:35:38 AM
nindot kaayo bai.

Nindot bitaw, borobotoy.

The best part was when I was doing a little exploring by the reef and looked up and saw 3 pawikans (sea turtles) soaring right above my head.
Then as I moved further ahead, saw a school of silver baracudas--each one at least a meter long.

I def. recommend scuba diving in Balicasag.

I will post more.

By: A. L. Lucino

When presented with the situation,
that I was leaving Bohol again,
he met it with a smile and a phrase,
"Mo huwat ko."

My grandfather said the most beautiful phrase that I've heard come from him.
"Mo huwat ko."

Kai gusto man siya mo kita sa ahong ginikanan
kai gusto man siya mo kita sa ahong mga igsoon--iyang mga apo.
Mo huwat siya.

I beg and pray to God's sweet embrace
to give him more years to live,
strength of body,
strength of will,
strength of spirit,
so that we can see him again.

My dearest, beloved grandfather whom my memory cannot forget,
whose very voice commands my tears come down.

"Mo huwat ko."

I love you, 'Lo.

One thing that I remember about this guy--was that how he used to constantly criticize, make fun of, demean other students who had traits and qualities that he did not agree with. He was truly a borderline bigot. But one thing that the students in class, myself included, took into consideration was how 'cool' and 'lightly' he took his failing grades and despite this reality, continued with his almost narcissistic comments. As usual--picking on others while failing to see his own negative situation. He fed on negativity...


Truly--a Peter Pan Complex.

This reminds me of a character in college--an indivudual who I had a discussion with in an elective political science class. Borderline personality with a loosing sense of reality. Uber idealistic. Tho he was failing this particular class he was taking {American Military Policy in the Middle East}, his justification for his poor grade was, "I'll just live off my father's estate.."

College for him was more so on the social aspect, rather than the educational. Interesting person.

Interesting.

Quote from: islander on August 19, 2010, 05:36:11 PM
complete with their names and faces on the billboards?  i must expect that.

lol. one thing that i did notice in my drive around bohol were the billboards chanting, "PROYEKTO NI PANGULONG ARROYO" haha.
I could not help but smile seeing the picture of the former president with a construction helmet.


a visual,

Kuyawa man diay ning nurse personality.

Pero not all nurses are 'angels'.

ICU, Trauma, or OR nurses have quite the temperament. 

Just from personal experience..hehe

The Public Market of Valencia.








Viva Valencia!

lol. But one has to admit, the projects initiated by Pangulo Arroyo are impressive. The new port in Ubay , the highway, the new constructions in Dauis Town and in Panglao etc. It's so popular that Gov. Chatto himself endorsed it.

I was discussing this issue with some DILG workers and seeing the port in Jagna and Loay inspires us. I brought this up to a political member in Valencia--the question that I asked was, "why doesn't Valencia develop a port such as seen in Loay and Jagna?".

Considering the size of Valencia, the port in Loay is something that should be emulated and manifested in the municipality of Valencia.

Any case, Loay looks good.

a classic 1980s song.
The theme song from the movie, "Mannequin".

Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Jefferson Starship

Excessive orderliness is seen in pathological cases--OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder).

Loay's port is amazing. Loay really is a growing municipality in Southern Bohol.

The port of Ubay is larger than the port of Maasin, port of Bato, Sugod, Padre Burgos.

Actually, from just seeing Ubay, its size alone is perfect for its ascendancy into a City.

Since acquainting myself with Fr. Roel Lungay, who is a proud member of Tubag Bohol Dot Com while serving as a parish priest in the State of Louisiana, I have come to know him these past 2 years and am proud to call him a friend, a Christian brother, and a spiritual model in sense of Catholic Christian Life. From the deep talks, discussions that have truly moved mountains and stirred waters, I was able to meet the giant of a man in the flesh. After trying contact him several times and yearning to see him and talk to him, was able to meet him on the 1st of August.

I had difficulty finding the location until i called him and he literally yelled out, "To your left, Bran, look. I see you now." hahaha!

Then I saw him.

For the deep conversation, the warm laughs, the fond memories of yesteryears involving my grandfather, and my father's generation--his generation--i took everything in. I was also surprised to know that Fr. Lungay is also an avid basketball player. LOL!

(He really is good at basketball!)

Thanks be to God for finally allowing our paths to meet!

We had 2 servings.

The first serving was at lunch; where we served the 44 kilo pig.

The second serving was at dinner; where the 35 kilo pig was prepared.

More pictures to come.

~~

This birthday is special for me because it is my first birthday that I celebrated in the Philippines (Bohol) in 20 years.
Thanks be to God for uniting me with my family.

Some Pictures



outside in the kamalig, i ordered 2 pigs for the birthday celebration.
One that weighed 44 kilos and another that was 35 kilos.
This was a celebration for the whole family. Both for the Lucino Clan, and the Salvo-Salise Clan.





Baby sophie with Uncle Bran in this picture. My little precious one.



With my beloved Grandfather, Mr. Casiano Salise Salvo Sr.

Musta bai wards! By God's Grace..am 25 years old. It was Family-Filled!

Thanks be to Jesus Christ who is Lord!

Regards.

The following events will be posted in this thread:


1. Trip to Balicasag

2. Cebu Visit

3. Birthday Pictures

4. Sagbayan Peak Pictures

5. EB with Fr. Lungay and Leo Udtohan etc.,

6. EB with Fr. Francisco Santos Cabon, a priest from Spain.

7. Some pictures of the towns that i drove by.

The Port of Ubay




hmm, what is this? Ginamos! Had to take a picture of this.

Taken after the brief shower earlier that day. This pictures truly captures the beauty of the environmental landscape of Loon.

I must say that the port of Ubay is quite large. We utilized this port in our land trip from Ubay to Maasin, Southern Leyte--then towards Padre Burgos and Pintuyan.

Pictures to come.

Excellent to read this.

You asked me, 'do yo have a girlfriend in 'states'?

Did it surprise you to hear my answer?

I must say, i enjoyed seeing how your face turned red.

You addressed me as, "Dok", but I corrected you,

"Please call me Bran."

If the color red can be seen manifest--it was in that moment.

I must say, it was a pleasure to meet you.

Kindly,

By: A.L.Lucino


Waiting for you
there you came
mango pie with mango juice
your lips being pink
sharing.

Sundae for two
sharing with me

Starting first as shy
but opening
laughing
enjoying your company

It was a pleasure to meet you.
Thanks to your uncle,
'Eddie'

Viva Sta. Cruz!!

One thing I liked about Loon was that unlike Valencia and most of the southern Lungsods of Bohol, the area was rather hilly. There was a 'lower' town and an 'upper' town. I loved how the old Spanish steps were perfectly preserved. I found the town quite quaint and peaceful. I did enjoy my trip there.

Pictures to come.

On the first week of my vacation to Bohol, I decided to drive around Bohol with family. My auntie Judit is originally from the town of Loon--thus I asked her to show me around Loon. I loved the place.

One of the places that I stopped by was the Spanish steps in Loon, the church, and the site of the miraculous image of the Mother Mary.

Regards to Koddi. My apologies for not able to meeting with you. Perhaps we can meet up and enjoy coffee together in the not too distant future.

Best,
Bran Lorenzo

Impressive!

The original version by: America.


AMERICA - INSPECTOR MILLS w/ lyrics

Quote from: Mike Ortega Ligalig on July 19, 2010, 01:20:38 PM
Si Bran Lorenzo. I think his mother's family name is Salise.

My father had a close friend na police sa Jagna, Salise ang apelyido.
Daghan ang mga Salise sa Jagna.

Gitagaan ko ug tennis balls ni Nong Salise (kadtong police) sa gamay pa kong bata.
Until now wala pa ko kalimot.

Very sharp memory, Michael!

My maternal great-grandmother was a Salise. She had relatives that were based near the boundary between Valencia and Garcia Hernandez and Jagna. The Salise Clan are originally from these towns. Salise members (some of them) migrated to what is now Butuan City and other parts of Mindanao--Cagayan De Oro, Bukidnon (Malaybalay) and Davao region.

I do remember my lolo telling me that he had relatives (Salise Clan) that were living in Jagna.
My mother did introduce me to my distant relative, Hector Salise (a Judge in Butuan) some years ago.
I was invited to visit them, but, did not have the time to visit. Next time. Perhaps.

Quote from: windgate on July 20, 2010, 12:33:10 AM
mga bright ra ba ning mga salise.  bantog ra bright ni si doc enz naay diay giliwatan...

naa pod mga abrea diha sa butuan.

si ariong patis.. naa sa butuan.

joe marchan naa pod sa butuan

galero,  ug ang asawa sa mga sikat-sikat diha sa bxu si Valentina Plaza nga taga garcia man tali na siya.

ug uban pa...

hehe, okay lang, dili bright jamo.

Wind, there are also Lucinos and Salise's in Butuan. My Lolo Lolong (Hon. Mayor Cipriano Lucino), who was the 3-term mayor of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte---has a residence and family business there in Butuan as well.

I always wanted to visit Butuan. Perhaps in my next trip to the Philippines.

Quote from: islander on July 19, 2010, 01:12:11 PM
mga salise.  kahibawo kong daghan mo dinha sa butuan city.  magsugod ta ni hector salise, rtc judge.

Hector Salise is a distant relative of mine. They are originally from Bohol. Tito Hector is a judge from Butuan. Many of my relatives in the Salise clan are lawyers or in the legal field.

I also have relatives that lived in Butuan. My Lolo Lolong (Hon.  Cipriano Lucino--the former mayor of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte).
He was the 1st cousin of my grandfather, Mr. Rustico Aray Lucino. Lolo Lolong, retired and his relatives still live in Pintuyan, but also have a home in Butuan. He was a 3-term mayor of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte. The current mayor of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte is also a relative of mine.

The Killers.

(watched this with jing (my cousin), and the working students in our house--Rohel, Nerio, Inday, Pia and my cousin Mathias). I treated them all out.

Had the chance to drive through this hospital in downtown Tagbilaran City.

Are the owners of this hospital related to City Councilor Leonidas "Eddie" Borja?

Thank You, Tubag Bohol Dot Com.

newpanay,
Even in Tagbilaran City proper, the police force is undermanned. I talked to the chief of police in the police station during the post-sandugo festival and was told that there are less than 70 officers to patrol the city alone. For a city with a population that is over 100,000...it requires at least a police force of 250 or more. If the city is undermanned, we can only expect the same for the lungsods in the province.

I do hope that the Regional Director of the DILG (department of interior and local government) implements new protocol and discusses this issue with the governors of the provinces in Region 7.

Quote from: Bambi on July 29, 2010, 11:56:00 PM
3rd placer ko!
Lisod ning pobre ta  unja ang utok igo ra pod ipanilhig!
Working student sa College (Secretary course). Nakatrabaho sa Capitolyo ang sweldo igo ra gibayad sa UB tuition fees sa night classes (Commerce til 3rd year). Got married, landed an office job by the US military in Germany, now I work in Siemens in 2 shiftings for over 27 yrs, doubled with household chores.  Am praying hard to stay healthy to enjoy my well-earned future pension and hope in Bohol. So far,  am enrolled in TB and FB as sideline/fun activities and go for vacation everywhere if there`s COH. Have a beautiful/stressless life!  Am enjoying my days....life is too short, anyway!

Kadtong mga kugihan...I wish you luck and do enjoy whatever you gonna like to undertake! 

Pare, your list is what I would call part of the UE. University of Experience!

27 years in a work place and dealing with family is worth more than the courses one takes in college that will never be applied in the work setting.

My grandfather once boasted to his friends, who were the Provincial treasurer, Provincial Auditor, Governor and Tagbilaran Municipal Engineer--when he was asked what school he went to, he replied, "UE!"

They thought he meant 'University of the East', but he corrected them, "University of Experience!".

Quote from: philippines on July 16, 2010, 01:27:05 PM
How does it taste?

My first time. It was intense. It does have a distinct odor to it..

amazing.

Quote from: vhinz08 on July 23, 2010, 03:51:48 PM
Happy Birthday Bro. Lorenz may you keep on preaching the good news and share good thoughts of our Lord Jesus, likewise He may continue shower you more blessings with your family and friends. 

Thank you brod Vhinz. With a smile in our face, and a content heart we should always be ready to preach the Good News of the Gospel. Blessings to you and to all of us. Regards to your family!

haha. I did enjoy meeting you and the 'PUPPIES'.

Father, it is amazing how God brought old friends of friends together. I found out from my father that he knew Rey Tirol. When my father was in the boyscouts, while he was captain of the troupe, Rey was the lieutenant. Two of them were selected for a trip, my father being one of the 5 that went to the Global Jamboree in 1973 to Japan. Additionally, Rey Tirol's father, Gov. David Tirol, was a good friend and kumpare of my grandfather, Mr. Rustico Aray Lucino. Gov. David Tirol was the god-father of my uncle, Dr. R. Lucino.

And one of your friends, Ferds, was a classmate of my uncle Roy.

Thank you, Father, for the pleasure and the wonderful chit-chat, and the laughs.
See you soon. God Bless! As always!

Indeed. I met many friends (new) in Bohol , some from my childhood, and a host of family members that really made my trip worthwhile. My trip this year led me to all around Bohol, around Cebu and visited Leyte for the very first time. Loved it.

I will post pictures as soon as i have time to upload them.

I must say that your son has perfected his english! No accent. He sounds rather American.
Wishing you and your entire family all the best.

Bran

Quote from: John on August 19, 2010, 03:48:18 AM
bisan asa may hol up, ok lang na basta dili lang pamatyon, kwarta ug mga butang makita rana ug balik. May negative effect lang sa mag tourist sa bohol. Kung mo tour mo sa bohol dili mo mag-dala ug daghan nga cash ug mga mahalon nga butang.

Hi John,

I've recently visited Cebu and have heard of the high incidences of 'tulising' of taxi cabs and jeepneys where the robbers not only take the money but also shoot the driver(s) and passengers, resulting in high cases of homicides. Tho we can be thankful that Bohol is yet to become as 'dangerous' in this aspect, the new provincial government as well as the local governments, augmented and aided by the efforts of the DILG (department of interior and local government) should implement strategies and work efforts to reduce cases of highway robbery and theft such as these; the PNP and or some military units should be implemented since that region was the center of rebellious activity some years ago. I did remember hearing from my uncles in our cross-bohol drives that Carmen, Bilar, and Danao regions were ripe with NPA activity some years ago and that area was site to many fatal military ambushes.

In the recent 2010 Sandugo, I did witness many theft going on--and assisted a friend to the police station to file a complaint. Upon our visitation to the PNP station in Tagbilaran, we noticed that there were dozens of hit and run / hit and steal incidents. Dozens of suspects were detained and I had the chance to see them as well--many of whom were not even from Bohol. Many were from Iligan, Dipolo, Cagayan De Oro, Negros oriental etc--as per what the head of the police station told me when asked questions.

Bohol, as a high profile tourist destination definitely needs to spice up its defense capabilities and its law enforcement presence in far flung regions of the Province.

I believe that a joint effort between the Provincial Government and the DILG and the PNP can reduce cases like these considerably.

To all,

Thank You. I must say that this was the first time in 20 years that I celebrated my birthday in the Philippines.

To God be all Glory, Honor and Praise. For everything and all the blessings He has given me in this life.

Cheers to all.

I was at a bar one time with my uncles and new friends and heard this song for the first time.
The man who sang this song at the particular bar was--incredible.
The song stuck on.
Catchy tune.

Im sure some of you know this song.

Inspector Mills

Felix,

Are you parents originally from Cortes or in a town near Cortes?

The last time i drove by Cortes, i noticed the growing municipality. They have a cool-looking 'municipio'. I did stop by their Catholic Church during my many cross-Bohol drives.

Thanks Pare (Ms. A)! Yes i am back home. In actuality i do feel sad being away from Bohol again. (sigh).

Besides the awesome beaches, night life, sights and sounds,..what i miss the most is my family in Bohol.

Saying goodbye was hard,..goodbyes are always hard for me. But I trust in the comfort that I will see them soon again (Maluuy ang Ginoo).


Regards n God Bless!

Worthy to note:

Saw a school of baracudas, some sand sharks, angel fishes, rainbow fishes, plenty of sea turtles (pawikan) etc.

Went diving with my auntie, my uncle William, and a dive master. Beautiful experience.

Note: Don't mind the date, the photographer forgot to date it as 2010.

Let's go diving. 

I sat next to this man in my PAL flight from Tagbi to Manila on the 14th of August.

Very decent man.

Quote from: chicogon on August 17, 2010, 10:22:38 AM



Rey "Dr Retti" Tirol - Captain My Captain


Rey Tirol and Dominic Butalid

Pops,

I never had the honor and the chance to go sailing in Caingget, however, i was able to go sailing and scuba-diving in Balicasag. Next time (God-Willing), i'll try the sails in caingget.

Regards to you and to all the new friends i met at the last 'Puppies' meet.   

a priest once said, "lead by example". This is exactly what that saying means--or one of the many manifestations of that saying in the spiritual sense.

OT: regards to Fr. Chico! How are you?

What are the reasons you love the town (Lungsod) of Cortes?

List them.

by: Michael Buble

MICHAEL BUBLÉ - HOME - (traduzida)

Dearest Friends,

My extended apologies for not being prompt in updating this travel blog, was too consumed with the time at home and the internet problem while in Bohol. I will, however, post some of my travel experiences, peoples, and places that were worth while and memorable. Pictures and some videos will be posted.

To my beloved family in Bohol, Cebu, Leyte--I am missing you all everyday. Incredibly longing to see you all again--soon.

I miss Bohol, Cebu and Leyte. Most of all i miss my family.

May the Lord God continue to Bless, and Protect all of us. In Jesus' Name. Amen.


Lorenzo.

Quote from: Bambi on July 29, 2010, 05:38:55 PM

bugs, ang iyang uyab ijang gikamingawan oi! hahahahaha

bitaw, TB without Pare mingaw gjod!

haha. mingaw sigoro.

Quote from: bugsay on July 29, 2010, 04:49:27 PM
gimingaw sab mi nimo bai Lorenz

musta na ang atong Valencia.....wala ba nabalhin sa Dimiao?
perting kinilaway seguro nimo didto?...

And i miss you all as well, Bugsay. (btw, when i went scuba diving in balicasag, i finally found out the meaning of the word 'bugsay').
Hoping all is well with you too.

As for Valencia, the place really has changed since i was here last--1998.

It is amazing how when i arrived in valencia, immediately the people around my lolo's house knew who i was or were asking who i was. Valencia Public Market is still that same busy place. The bolinaw there is the best--i must say. no comparison. sorry, jagnanons, guindulmanons, garcianons, tagbilaranaons, andanons etc. Valencia is just---da best.

Jagna's calamay is the best tho, i give them that.

I visited my lola's grave, my great grandparents etc.

I visited the Santo Nino Church of Valencia as well. I must say that the devotion to the Blessed Child Jesus is powerful here in Valencia.
PIT SENYOR , VIVA SENOR SANTO NINO is in the air. And attending mass in Valencia's Church is....spectacular. The faith of the people here is uplifting. Different kaayo dinhi kai ang church--is filled every sunday. And when i drove to go to 6am mass last sunday, people walked en mass to church. Wearing white, etc. The devotion to the sacrament is also beautiful here in Philippines. Catholic kaayo. I love it!

Home sweet home. 

Today is my last day here in Cebu this week. Yesterday I had breakfast with my cousin Jing at Hebrew's Cafe and then picked up my little cousin Daniella (who is from the UK) and took her to SM City Cebu as well as swimming around. Daniella really amazed me with her British Accent and her spirited nature. Wherever we went to the mall she would always hold her kuya Bran's hand and thten i realized she did not have a bracelet. I got her a lucky jade bracelet in one of the botique stores here in SM City Cebu.
She made me smile how she said that my voice and the way i looked was similar to that of her daddy (my uncle), Dr. R. Lucino.
I realized how i want to be a father in the not too distant future. I would not mind having daughter(s); i think i would probably spoil them with a father's love and protection. (just as a side note!). I am leaving for Bohol today at 2 pm. Am excited to go back to the island.

Let it be known that i miss and love my beloved mother, father, brothers and sister. I miss them dearly.

Love and kisses to my loved ones!!!
With all my all,
B.L

Good thread, Michael.

Note:

I want to build a house here in Cebu in the future. This island / city is in the best location.

Cebu has truly modernized and progressed. Love this place.

Quote from: grazie7y on July 27, 2010, 12:53:56 PM
I am glad you were able to visit my dear Manga, Dong!  Manga Public Market is one of the best market places in Tagbilaran where you can buy fresh seafood, veges, meat and kakanin!  Did you buy syakoy there, too?

lol yes we did.I was there with my uncles and my aunties and house helpers to pick the best fish for dinner several days ago. I was able to practice my Bolanon bargaining skills. (LOL!)

I will post pictures of Sandugo in the coming days. Please be patient.

Btw, the Maribojoc team did great! Very interesting performance.

Thank you nerio,

This was an independent study journal report that was published in my college history booklet; the purpose of the study was to analyze the evolutionary character, however, from my research time, i realize that there are more interesting points worthy to be researched. Per se: classical nationalism vs neo-nationalism etc,..

Perhaps when I have time i can address your points. Thanks for taking the time to read.

Regards,
Lorenzo L.

Quote from: wardiflex on July 29, 2010, 01:09:37 PM
heheheh wow ha, e try kaha nila mag habal-habal

lol. how about a gold-lined jeepney! i think ive seen those in Tagbilaran during Sandugo.

by: Lorenzo L.



The seas are between us, separating us
yet the star that i look and gaze before falling to bed
is the very thought of you.

The soft caress, the laughs of friends, the family that surrounds me,
is but a completion and the additional supplement to the happiness that you give me,
my beloved Stacy.

How I miss you and yearn to hold you in my arms again.
My love is for you alone.
Kisses eternally.

Yes!

1 Chronicles. 28:9 , "...for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts..."

Quote from: grazie7y on July 27, 2010, 12:52:01 PM
Dong, Dr. Omo is my family's favorite doctor.  He is one kind-hearted doctor. 

From meeting him, and from our brief conversation, I will agree. He is caring for my grandfather, as the Internist in Tagbilaran Community Hospital. I went with my Lolo to update his medication regimen as well as the status of his G-TUBE, which I personally changed without needing the help of a surgeon and a surgeon's charge.

The tube I brought home from the states and the service for free. The hospital was going to charge us 7k pesos for a baloon g-tube and 5k pesos for the surgeon to install it. I installed it myself without having to pay such fees.

That said i will have to say that the CRs (bathrooms) in Tagbilaran Community Hospital and Ramiro Hospital have to to be updated. It is unsanitary and can propagate nosocomial infection spreads. I say this as a Medical Intern.

I addressed this to the medical administration there. I hope they can address the situation.